Monday, February 17, 2014

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Clarisonic Skin Polish

gentle and effective - love it
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3 comments:

Rachael said...

I am 24-years-old and suffering from some major adult acne. Any wash or lotion suggestions to help clear my skin? :)

February 17, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Anonymous said...

It might be hormonal. Maybe check with a dermatologist first?
Or consult your doctor if you are taking birth control (some brands make me flare up).
For facewash, I really like Cera Ve, maybe try it yourself? (get the hydrating version so it doesn't dry you out) . . . it's fairly mild and has hyaluronic acid.

February 17, 2014 at 11:41 AM
Marissa said...

Rachael, Anonymous is right; your acne might be hormonal. For the past several years, I have dealt with the same condition, and I recently went to a dermatologist last year to help me with my acne.

It turns out I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which is very common among women, especially younger women. (I think the stats. say that about 10% of women suffer from PCOS.) Anyway, while I've been being treated for my adult acne with Aczone Gel (amazing!), I've also been being treated for my PCOS, since it turns out I'm insulin resistant, due to the condition.

While I'm not a MD, I can speak from experience about severe adult acne and PCOS. Your best bet? First, look up PCOS and see if you're experiencing any symptoms, go to your general practitioner and get a full blood workup, and they should check your testosterone and androgen levels, and then, go to a derm. Once you know the underlying cause of your acne, you can nip your entire problem in the bud. Depending on your blood work, you may then have to go to an endocrinologist to help you with your hormone condition, if this is your situation.

Finally, as someone who's acne prone, this is what I use: Cetaphil face wash or Boscia face wash, Witch Hazel for toner, and A-Bomb facial moisturizer. While my skincare routine works for me, it may not work for you, but from experience, I've learned that it's best to use gentle products on my face. Also, for acne treatment, I really like Roche Posay's Effaclar Duo; it helped my skin a little before Aczone. If you have painful cystic acne, like me, Aczone is a lifesaver, as it reduced the redness in your skin, and it practically deflates painful zits overnight. Finally, don't forget about sunscreen, as sunscreen will help to reduce the acne scars that may darken from unprotected sun exposure.

I hope this helps you (and others) who may be reading this. Good luck! Marissa

February 17, 2014 at 4:16 PM

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